Manager, Credit Risk - Toronto, Canada - Canada Infrastructure Bank

Canada Infrastructure Bank

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Headquartered in Toronto, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (the CIB) is responsible for investing in new infrastructure projects.

The CIB's mission is to work with provincial, territorial, municipal, federal, Indigenous and private sector investor partners to transform the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered in Canada.

An exciting and challenging opportunity is open for a quantitative risk professional.

Reporting to the Head, Credit Risk and Fiscal Impact, the
Manager, Credit Risk, will focus on measuring and assessing portfolio and investment risk, including the reporting, and monitoring of investments and associated return/impact.

The individual will be responsible for the development, management, and validation of all quantitative tools used within the Credit Risk team in evaluating and monitoring investments.

This involves working with a team of high-calibre risk managers to conduct critical analysis of existing risk measures and methodologies.

Your responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain risk models: Design and implement quantitative models to measure and assess financial risk; lead the analysis and modelling of exposures and segments to identify and assess risk within the investment portfolio
Data analysis and validation: Collect, clean, and analyze data to ensure its accuracy and reliability for risk measurement and modelling purposes; validate and verify model inputs, assumptions, and results
Scenario analysis and stress testing: Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions and extreme events on the organization's risk profile; provide insights on risk sensitivities and potential mitigations
Risk mitigation strategies: Collaborate with risk managers to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies based on analysis and modelling results; evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and recommend enhancements/strategies for risk management to the Head, Credit Risk and Fiscal Impact, and the CFO.
Model calibration and backtesting: Calibrate and validate risk models by comparing model outputs with actual historical data; conduct regular backtesting to assess model performance and identify areas for improvement
Enhance the CIB's credit risk reporting capabilities, with regular presentations to the Portfolio Review Committee, Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors
Work with the Directors and Head, Credit Risk and Fiscal Impact, to refine the CIB's credit policy and procedures
Credit Risk Data Stewardship, in collaboration with the Analyst, Credit Risk

Managerial Leadership: 20%

Manage a direct report capable of delivering for the Credit Risk Group, including:
Assigning tasks and work, mentoring and coaching
Setting appropriate context and establish prescribed limits for direct reports, including setting an effective framework of policies and procedures for the work in the group
Holding regular twoway meetings to solicit continuous improvement opportunities and the creation and implementation of training and development plans

Your ideal profile:

Undergraduate degree from a topranked university in Mathematical Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Economics
Five years of experience in a related field
Proficiency in statistical programming languages, especially in Python
Strong knowledge of market risk and credit risk principles obtained by working in a modeldevelopment shop or in a model validation shop
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with past experience creating documents for department heads, executives and board members
Understanding of model risk management, familiarity with OSFI E23 and SR 11
Flexible and willing to perform other duties as required.
Ability to work collaboratively with other areas within the organization to achieve positive outcomes
Organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks/transactions
Results oriented: accountability to meet scheduled milestones to ensure timely execution of the CIB's mandate
Bilingual French/English (asset)
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. _
At the CIB, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._